Task Order Project Manager - Active Secret Clearance Needed

Zantech; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

Vacation package

Job summary

Zantech, a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business, is seeking a Task Order Project Manager to serve as senior SME and primary interface between contractor team and government stakeholders for the DoD Client.

You will lead planning, direction, and control of contract execution, manage a team of 9, ensure deliverables, and uphold security requirements including 8570/8140.

Active Secret Clearance and US Citizenship required; Bachelor's in IT, PMP, and 10 years PM/IT leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in IT/consulting fields.
• Proven leadership with cross-functional teams and government/civilian stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication for government interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for Contracting Officer and COR; coordinate all contractual/business issues.
• Provide planning, direction, coordination, and control for effective task order accomplishment.
• Verify and validate level of effort and deliverables on monthly status reports and project plans.
• Prepare/maintain Task Order Management Plan, IMS, WBS, Product Roadmaps.
• Deliver monthly status reports, invoices (WAWF-RA), CAC/GFE/8570 reports.
• Implement quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Manage team of 9 personnel; minimize turnover and ensure continuity.
• Conduct In-Process Reviews (IPRs) and prepare meeting minutes.
• Provide transition support (up to 30 days) if follow-on not awarded.
• Manage all deliverables: kick-off meeting (7 days), transition plan (14 days), IMS/WBS/Product Roadmap (30 days).

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Risk management

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's in IT-related field

PMP Certification

DoD 8570/8140 certification

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!

Zantech is looking for a talented Task Order Project Manager to contribute to the success of our DoD Client.
The Task Order Project Manager serves as senior subject matter expert and primary interface between contractor team and government stakeholders for the Program Office. Responsible for overall planning, direction, coordination, and control of contract execution supporting mission-critical applications including ETID, RTD Web/Mobile, Compliance Suite, GenComm, ESP, and future mobile applications.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

• Serve as single point of contact for Contracting Officer and COR; coordinate all contractual/business issues
• Provide planning, direction, coordination, and control for effective task order accomplishment
• Verify and validate level of effort and deliverables on monthly status reports and project plans
• Prepare/maintain Task Order Management Plan, IMS, WBS, Product Roadmaps
• Deliver monthly status reports, invoices (WAWF-RA), CAC/GFE/8570 reports
• Implement quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with security requirements
• Manage team of 9 personnel; minimize turnover and ensure continuity
• Conduct In-Process Reviews (IPRs) and prepare meeting minutes
• Provide transition support (up to 30 days) if follow-on not awarded
• Manage all deliverables: kick-off meeting (7 days), transition plan (14 days), IMS/WBS/Product Roadmap (30 days)

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

• Expert project management across IT system lifecycle
• Strong leadership, team management, stakeholder coordination
• Excellent written/oral communication for government interaction
• Experience with risk management, quality assurance, deliverable oversight
• Knowledge of DoD/DLA processes, policies, procedures
• Proficiency with MS Office, project management tools
• Understanding of cybersecurity and Section 508 compliance

Required Education/Certifications:

Experience:

• 10 years project management with progressively higher responsibility
• 10 years leadership experience in IT/consulting fields

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's in IT-related field with 10 years relevant experience
• PMP Certification (or equivalent nationally recognized PM certification)
• DoD 8570/8140 certification (IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive)

Required Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance (minimum) and US Citizenship per contract requirements.

Outstanding Performance…Always!

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!